7 tablespoons lard

Cayenne pepper, to taste

2 cups bread flour

1 tablespoon baking powder

3/4 teaspoon salt

2/3 cup milk

1 egg

3/4 cup sour cream

 

In a heavy skillet, cook the onion in 2 T lard, over mod-low heat, stirring, until it is golden.  Stir in the cayenne and salt and pepper to taste.  Reserve the mixture. Onto a sheet of wax paper, sift together the flour, baking powder, and salt.  Sift the mixture again into a bowl.  Add the remaining lard, and blend the mixture until it resembles fine meal.  Stir in the milk, stirring until the dough is combined well.  Turn out onto a floured surface and knead it for 30 seconds.  Pat into a 9-inch square, press it evenly into a greased 9-inch baking pan and top with the onion mixture.  In a small bowl, whisk together the egg, sour cream, and salt and pepper to taste.  Pour this over the onion mixture, using a spatula to cover the onion mixture evenly.  Bake in the middle of a preheated 450f oven for 20-25 minutes or until it is cooked through.  Cut into squares and serve hot.